Heroes of Equality and Change

Why was Rosa Parks important?

• She was the first woman to fly a plane.

• She didn’t give up her seat on the bus to stand up for fairness and helped start the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

• She was a famous singer.

• She invented the telephone.

What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream?

• To become a famous actor.

• To have a world where everyone would be treated equally, no matter their skin color.

• To build the tallest building in the world.

• To travel to the moon.

What kind of protest did Dr. King believe in?

• Violent protests.

• Nonviolent or peaceful protests.

• Silent protests.

• Online protests.

What sport did Jackie Robinson play?

• Basketball.

• Soccer.

• Baseball.

• Tennis.

Why was Jackie Robinson’s achievement so important?

• He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball and broke the color barrier.

• He invented a new type of baseball bat.

• He was the tallest player in the league.

• He won the most games in a single season.